Black History Month EU
Black History Month EU
European Parliament recognizes discrimination and past injustices through adoption of inaugural resolution on the Fundamental Rights of People of African Descent
(26/03/2019) European Parliament recognizes discrimination and past injustices through adoption of inaugural resolution on the Fundamental Rights of People of African Descent The European Parliament today adopted for the first time a resolution on the Fundamental Rights of People of…
As Italy’s first black minister, I suffered vile racist abuse. But this poison damages us all
(30/11/2018) As Italy’s first black minister, I suffered vile racist abuse. But this poison damages us all Racial discrimination is now “commonplace” across 12 European countries, and one in three people of African descent has experienced harassment in the past…
Being Black in the EU
(28/11/2018) Opening remarks Cécile Kyenge MEP Malin Björk MEP What it means to be Black in the EU – FRA survey findings Michael O’Flaherty, Director, EU Agency for Fundamental Rights Ways forward – views from experts and plenary debate Christie…
Letter to The Guardian about defamation charges against Cecile Kyenge
(09/10/2018) As black elected representatives and community leaders from across Europe, we are deeply troubled that a court in Piacenza, Italy, has allowed the Italian League party to open a case of defamation against Cécile Kashetu Kyenge, the former Italian…
When will the EU put Black Europeans on the political agenda?
(26/06/2018) Equal Times When will the EU put Black Europeans on the political agenda? As someone who is intimately familiar with racism, Swedish MP Momodou Malcolm Jallow didn’t hesitate to respond to the senior European Union official who casually informed…
EU People of African Descent Week
(14/05/2018-17/05/2018) PAD Week agenda (Public) Agenda Hearing: People of African Descent in Europe: Recognition and Rights Reception: People of African Descent Week (PAD) Launch Roundtable: Black Lives Europe Roundtable: Educating Europe – Modernizing Europe’s Race Consciousness Reception/Forum: Inclusive Digital Policy…
EU owes a strategy for inclusion to black people in Europe
(14/05/2018) EurActiv EU owes a strategy for inclusion to black people in Europe Black people continue to experience some of the highest rates of discrimination in Europe, and the refugee crisis has made things even worse, writes Karen Taylor. Karen…
Italy’s first black minister fears far-right party’s government influence
(14/05/2018) The Guardian Italy’s first black minister fears far-right party’s government influence Italy’s first black cabinet minister has expressed deep concerns about the entry into Italy’s government of the League, as the far-right party and the populist Five Star Movement…
Cécile Kyenge’s call for greater diversity
(16/04/2018) Politico Cécile Kyenge’s call for greater diversity “It’s important for me to say to people working in Parliament that I feel honored to work here, representing the hidden face of Europe,” said Cécile Kyenge, an Italian who is one…
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